Whirlpool 8ED22DQ manual

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A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Caring For Your Refrigerator Food Storage Guide If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 2 3 4 5 7 21 24 26 28[...]

A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool* appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your [...]

Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: l Read all instructions before using the l Never allow children to operate, play with, refrigerator. or crawl inside the refrigerator. l Child entrapment and suffocation are l Never clean refrigerator p[...]

Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like. The model you pur- chased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the illustration exactly. This manual covers several models. Mode[...]

Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Cleaning your refrigerator ., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing it properly . . . . . . ..#.................. 6 Plugging it in 5 Leveling it 6 . . . . ..*................*............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . It is imp[...]

Installing it properly 1. Allow 1.25 cm (l/2 inch) space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation. 2. If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened wider. 3. The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall. 4. Make sure the ice maker w[...]

Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*........... 7 Changing the control settings . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Removing the door shelf fronts . . . . . . . . 9 Removing the door trim .* . . . . . . . m . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Adjusting the door bins .- . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Adj[...]

3. Give the refrigerator time to cool down NOTE: The Automatic Exterior Moisture completely before adding food. This may control continuously guards against moisture take several hours. build-up on the outside of your refrigerator The settings indicated above should be cabinet. This control does not have to be set correct for normal, household refr[...]

Remove the door shelf fronts for easier cleaning. To remove shelf fronts: Remove all items from the shelf. Pull out on the inside tab at each end of 1. 2. 3. the shelf front. Pull shelf front straight out. Removing the door shelf fronts (on some models) To replace shelf fronts: 1. Line up each end of the shelf front with the button on the door line[...]

Adjusting the door bin glides Use the bin glides to secure odd-shaped items or to separate other items. 1. Grasp glide. 2. Slide glide along bin. Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles, milk and other heavy food items. To remove glass shelves:[...]

Using the egg bin The egg bin has three pieces - the lid, the egg carrier, and the bin. Use the egg bin to hold one, two or three dozen eggs. To hold one dozen eggs: Place a dozen eggs into the egg carrier. Then place the egg carrier into the bin and cover with the lid. To hold two dozen eggs: Place two dozen eggs loose in the bin and cover them wi[...]

Adjusting the crisper humidity control You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. l Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH. l LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins. l HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy v[...]

Adjusting the wine rack To remove the wine rack: 1. Lift front of wine rack. 2. Pull rack off rear support. 3. Replace in reverse order. Step 2 Removing the freezer baskets To remove a basket: 1. Slide basket out to the stop. 2. Lift the front to clear the stop. 3. Slide basket out the rest of the To replace a basket: 1. Place basket on the slides.[...]

Using the THIRSTCRUSHER’ dispensing system The ice dispenser Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer. When you press the dispenser bar, a trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice moves from the bin and falls through the chute. When you release the dispenser bar, a buzzing sound may be heard for a fe[...]

The water dispenser Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat drawer. It holds approximately 1.5 L (1% quarts). When the refrigerator is first hooked up, press the water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you draw and discard 1.9 to 2.8 L (2 or 3 quarts). The water you draw and discard rinses the tank and pipes. Allow several hours to ch[...]

l If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed, turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number. Wait a day and, if necessary, turn the Freezer Control toward C. l Good water quality is important for good ice quality. Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt from a [...]

Removing the ice maker storage bin Remove, empty and clean the storage bin if: l the ice dispenser has not, or will not, be used for a week or more. l a power failure causes ice in the bin to melt and freeze together. l the ice dispenser is not used regularly. To remove ice bin: 1. Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and slide it to the rea[...]

Changing the light bulbs Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury. To change refrigerator light: 1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply. 2. Reach b[...]

To change light behind quick freeze compartment (on some models): 1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply. 2. Lift and secure quick freeze compartment door. 3. Remove light shield by pulling top forward. 4. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb. 5. Replace light shield. 6. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply. To change dispenser area l[...]

Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Don’t be. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds tha[...]

Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Power interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Holiday and moving care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few t[...]

PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water Plastic parts (covers and panels) Soft, clean sponge or soft, clean cloth with mild detergent and warm water l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containin[...]

Long holidays If you will be gone a month or more: 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. 2. Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time. 3. When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice is dispensed out of the ice maker mecha- nism. 4. Unplug the refrigerator. 5. Clean it, rinse well an[...]

Food Storage Guide There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps. Storing fresh food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in air-tight and moisture-proof material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For date[...]

Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home. NOTE: For further information about prepar- ing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging. The way you close and seal th[...]

If You Need Assistance Or Service Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read through the chart below before calling for service on your appliance. PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Your refrigera- tor will not operate Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage? Has a ho[...]

2. If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in Step I+ . . . Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool* service company. 3. If you need FSP’ replace- ment parts+ . . . FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a repla[...]

WHIRLPOOL* Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP* replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. FSP replacement parts and r[...]

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